He Chose His Mistress Over Our Daughter

On the day my daughter was assaulted, she called Barnaby Farley three times.

The first time, she told him some thugs were following her, that she was scared.

She asked if he could come pick her up.

Barnaby ignored it.

The second time, she said they were almost on her.

She asked if he could think of something, anything to help.

Barnaby ignored that too.

The third time, her voice was ragged.

"Dad, someone's hurting me. Can you please help me?"

That time, he sent back a single line.

"Don't bother me while I'm working."

The daughter who read that reply jumped from the window.